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11-09-2005, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
I think for how much it is going up in price they should consider upping the quality.
I mean $30k for "leather trimmed", "leather-look", "metal-look", "wood-look" interior?
Even the acessories, like the steering wheel are "wood-look" and "metal-look" and "leather-look" and it's like $500!
I mean at least offer an option perhaps to get real wood, real metal, real leather,
instead of plastic and vinyl.
I mean $30k for "leather trimmed", "leather-look", "metal-look", "wood-look" interior?
Even the acessories, like the steering wheel are "wood-look" and "metal-look" and "leather-look" and it's like $500!
I mean at least offer an option perhaps to get real wood, real metal, real leather,
instead of plastic and vinyl.
Plus, since when is having leather vs vinyl or wood vs plood a sign of lack of quality. You can have excellent quality vinyl or plood just as much as you can have crappy quality leather and wood. Your point is moot.
11-09-2005, 01:25 PM
#162
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Originally Posted by eidji
While true that the not-so-cheap accessories could be the real things, I thought some consensus had been made that most of the TSX seat is leather. That seems like the most important leather portion of the cabin.
11-09-2005, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
I never said that the TSX would be the same price.
Obviously the TSX is still cheaper, but you said to name cars under $30k.
Obviously the TSX is still cheaper, but you said to name cars under $30k.
about -- and I said name ones that come in at that price WITH all the features the TSX has. I'm still waiting for a valid answer.
Originally Posted by Nikki
The TSX is $27,890; the A4 is $29,760.
The TSX has leather trimmed seats; the A4 has leather seats.
The TSX has leather trimmed seats; the A4 has leather seats.
11-09-2005, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by STL
I agree that the entire seating surface is leather, but many people here are confused thinking only the perforated stuff is leather. Of course that arguement should be in an entirely different thread.
Thats because the preforated part IS the only real leather. This has been discussed several times. The sides and seat backs are vinyl.
11-09-2005, 01:38 PM
#165
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Originally Posted by dom
Thats because the preforated part IS the only real leather. This has been discussed several times. The sides and seat backs are vinyl.
11-09-2005, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
or you could by the jdm euro r inner tails cause they are the same probably would be able to get the parts faster too.
Hmmm.....on second thought, I may want the tail light with the integrated rear fog light. Where can I get that?
11-09-2005, 01:56 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=leather+real
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=leather+real
I guess there's never been a definitive answer but IMO is very obvious that only the prefortaed parts are leather. Well that and the fact that Acura calls it a "Leather Trimmed" interior and not a "Leather interior".
And in that second link Dan Martin says he's 100% sure only the prefoarted parts are leather. Thats good enough for me
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=leather+real
I guess there's never been a definitive answer but IMO is very obvious that only the prefortaed parts are leather. Well that and the fact that Acura calls it a "Leather Trimmed" interior and not a "Leather interior".
And in that second link Dan Martin says he's 100% sure only the prefoarted parts are leather. Thats good enough for me
11-09-2005, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=leather+real
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=leather+realI guess there's never been a definitive answer
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=leather+realI guess there's never been a definitive answer
My son who repairs car interiors for the car rental companies has of course seen my cars and confirmed that only the actual seating surface and the part your back contacts is leather. I can't really tell the difference but the first time my son saw my car he could tell the minute the door was opened that most of the seat's surfaces weren't leather.
Because of this I use products made for leather (Lexol) on the leather and vinyl products (303) on the vinyl.
This has to be one of the most discussed subjects on all acura forums.
11-09-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by feliz
My neighbour, who happens to be a saddle maker, has looked at all three of my Acuras and ensures me that only the actual seating surface is leather and the remainder vinyl.
My son who repairs car interiors for the car rental companies has of course seen my cars and confirmed that only the actual seating surface and the part your back contacts is leather. I can't really tell the difference but the first time my son saw my car he could tell the minute the door was opened that most of the seat's surfaces weren't leather.
Because of this I use products made for leather (Lexol) on the leather and vinyl products (303) on the vinyl.
This has to be one of the most discussed subjects on all acura forums.
My son who repairs car interiors for the car rental companies has of course seen my cars and confirmed that only the actual seating surface and the part your back contacts is leather. I can't really tell the difference but the first time my son saw my car he could tell the minute the door was opened that most of the seat's surfaces weren't leather.
Because of this I use products made for leather (Lexol) on the leather and vinyl products (303) on the vinyl.
This has to be one of the most discussed subjects on all acura forums.
I don't think its immediately evident upon looking inside the car but a quick study makes it obvious IMO.
Of course STL knows better, he's sat in a TSX a few times while I sit it in everyday.
j/k STL but you get my point.
11-09-2005, 04:33 PM
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I can't believe we're not seeing any driving reports of the 06 seeing as how this is the release date in the US. Not at the dealers yet?
My dealer just called and said my 06, ordered two months ago, will be unloaded off the ship the 15th or 16th and that he'll pick it up at the docks himself and drive it to his store and I'll have it soon after.
My dealer just called and said my 06, ordered two months ago, will be unloaded off the ship the 15th or 16th and that he'll pick it up at the docks himself and drive it to his store and I'll have it soon after.
11-09-2005, 04:37 PM
#181
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Originally Posted by feliz
My neighbour, who happens to be a saddle maker, has looked at all three of my Acuras and ensures me that only the actual seating surface is leather and the remainder vinyl.
My son who repairs car interiors for the car rental companies has of course seen my cars and confirmed that only the actual seating surface and the part your back contacts is leather. I can't really tell the difference but the first time my son saw my car he could tell the minute the door was opened that most of the seat's surfaces weren't leather.
Because of this I use products made for leather (Lexol) on the leather and vinyl products (303) on the vinyl.
This has to be one of the most discussed subjects on all acura forums.
My son who repairs car interiors for the car rental companies has of course seen my cars and confirmed that only the actual seating surface and the part your back contacts is leather. I can't really tell the difference but the first time my son saw my car he could tell the minute the door was opened that most of the seat's surfaces weren't leather.
Because of this I use products made for leather (Lexol) on the leather and vinyl products (303) on the vinyl.
This has to be one of the most discussed subjects on all acura forums.
11-09-2005, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by STL
When I went to www.audiusa.com and selected the A4 and added leather, it showed a price higher than $30k -- and that's without MANY of the features the TSX has standard!
And the only part of the seat that is leather is the perferated part. The bolsters, back, etc. are all vinyl.
11-09-2005, 04:52 PM
#186
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you know for people that complain that the problem with the car that it doesn't come with real leather etc...you know for a sub 30k car...you can have someone for a thousand or two install real leather over/replacing it and have even better quality leather that comes with some cars these days...
11-09-2005, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
I never said that the TSX would be the same price.
Obviously the TSX is still cheaper, but you said to name cars under $30k.
The TSX is $27,890; the A4 is $29,760.
The TSX has leather trimmed seats; the A4 has leather seats.
Obviously the TSX is still cheaper, but you said to name cars under $30k.
The TSX is $27,890; the A4 is $29,760.
The TSX has leather trimmed seats; the A4 has leather seats.
Using the A4's price and "value" or "quality" in an argument is the surest way to lose it.
I gotta say though, I hope that the leather/non-leather difference is as unoticeable in the Acura as it is in my Audi. I really don't think that I would have known had I not seen the window sticker.
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11-09-2005, 04:59 PM
#188
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Well the good news is that you can always replace the leather!! You can't add a moonroof, incorporate an integrated navi system, integrate bluetooth etc etc w/o paying a hefty fee.
11-09-2005, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
Apparently someone doesn't drive a stick.
Originally Posted by Nikki
And the only part of the seat that is leather is the perferated part. The bolsters, back, etc. are all vinyl.
11-09-2005, 05:08 PM
#193
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
the extra weight of the 06 is very noticeable around corners and when braking...
11-09-2005, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikki
Well my leather has held up fine, .
